Design Rich, Engineering Deep

Sparkfactor Design is a product development consultancy offering product engineering services, product definition, and industrial design. Whether you’d like turn-key new product development or more engineering bandwidth, we have the creativity and expertise to get it done right.

As a team we’re unusually well-qualified in breadth and depth of experience. Which is why some of the most successful product-oriented companies in the world rely on us to contribute to the success of their vision.

Our Process

DEFINITION

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Research & Product Definition

WHAT DO YOU WANT US TO MAKE?

Sparkfactor is committed to shepherding our clients through the tricky terrain of product development, to sorting thorough blue-sky concepts and DFMA strategies. We will help you ask the right questions and handle unanticipated challenges with a minimum of drama. This kind of depth is hard to find.

Identify key user insights

Define criteria to meet needs

Explore realm of possibility

Build design strategy

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DESIGN

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ID & Mechanical Proof of Concept

IS YOUR SOLUTION SET RICH ENOUGH?

Through an iterative process of sketching, computer modeling, and physical models, we evaluate and select a design direction. This is where the design brief turns into product concepts.

Define realm of potential design solutions

Create mechanical feasibility studies

Evaluate based on Definition Phase criteria

Control look, feel, and usability

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ENGINEERING

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Engineering - Parts Design

HAVE THE DEPTH TO SOLVE TOUGH PROBLEMS?

This where the rubber meets the road: mechanical proof of concept, design for manufacture & assembly, and parts design.
Understanding engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and CAD systems makes the difference between products that sing and ones that croak.

Detail assembly scheme

Detail parts with 3D models

Execute ID into functionality

Create product quotation drawings

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MANUFACTURING

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Research & Product Definition

ARE YOU GETTING WHAT YOU WANT FROM YOUR VENDORS?

Cutting edge products often require significant interaction between engineering and manufacturing to assure high quality and parts that meet cost and schedule targets.
We often represent our clients during pre-build support & during the assembly process to assure the end product meets goals.